Actual Budget MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Actual Budget in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add s-stefanov-actual-budget -e ACTUAL_SERVER_URL=... -e ACTUAL_PASSWORD=... -e ACTUAL_BUDGET_SYNC_ID=... -- npx -y actual-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "s-stefanov-actual-budget": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "actual-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ACTUAL_SERVER_URL": "...",
        "ACTUAL_PASSWORD": "...",
        "ACTUAL_BUDGET_SYNC_ID": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Actual Budget MCP server do?

MCP server exposing Actual Budget accounts, transactions, budgets and reporting to LLM assistants.

Is the Actual Budget MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Actual Budget run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Actual Budget to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add s-stefanov-actual-budget -e ACTUAL_SERVER_URL=... -e ACTUAL_PASSWORD=... -e ACTUAL_BUDGET_SYNC_ID=... -- npx -y actual-mcp

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